Project Director (Thermal Generation)

Xcel Energy; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Program

Medical/Pharmacy Plan

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Pension

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Xcel Energy in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership and direct management of large-scale Thermal Generation projects across the service territory. You will coordinate with regulators, municipalities, customers, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires strong program management skills, a track record of delivering complex energy infrastructure, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams through multi-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum eight years combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
• Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
• Ability to multitask and to interact with diverse work groups.
• Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design and construction of generation facilities to meet project timelines.
• Negotiate utility relocations and new power requirements, manage ROW and easement challenges.
• Coordinate with CDOT, contractors and internal departments to ensure compliance.
• Manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the project.
• Coordinate timely invoice reimbursements and resolve customer complaints.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field

PE License

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.

Position Summary

Provide strategic leadership while directing management for projects that require greater oversight due to large scopes and/or dollar amounts. Manage Thermal Generation projects at a portfolio level across Xcel Energy Service Territory . Serve as the primary interface and coordinate activities with Company/Municipalities/Regulators/Regional Transportation District, customers, media and legal as required. Oversight and accountability for budgets, legal requirements of agreements, design; ROW/easements, agreement negotiations, property acquisitions and sales, construction and job close out including invoicing. Project spans up to 5 years involving various types of gas/electric, electric transmission, high pressure gas and other facility relocations. Manage high visibility projects with significant impacts to all stakeholders. Make utility relocation decisions with all predetermined parties to ensure the company meets each phase of the project.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible to oversee the design and construction of generation facilities. Ensure there are adequate design resources which can be a combination of Xcel personnel or design contractors. Designs must be completed in a timely manner to meet construction completion requirements of the overall special project. Validate utility conflicts and coordinate resolution with CDOT and other contractors
• Responsible to negotiate each work request from CDOT, their authorized representative or contractor and execute the agreements for utility relocations and new power requirements. Ensure there are adequate construction resources to meet project schedules, resolve ROW, license and easement challenges. Establish a single point of contact for all Public Service Company and Xcel Energy departments, municipal entities, CDOT and their project representatives / contractors. Work with Xcel Energy Transmission and high pressure gas as required meeting their relocation requirements and ensuring all terms and conditions of the Utility Relocation Agreements are met to ensure corporate compliance with legal agreements. Balance easement rights with all stakeholders.
• Responsible to manage field relocations of facilities and power requirements for the special project. ""On Site"" overview of Public Service Company relocation/construction activities is expected to minimize downtime for all involved stakeholders and meet project timelines and goals.
• Responsible to coordinate timely invoice reimbursements associated with this project.
• Responsible to resolve all customer complaints in a timely and equitable manner.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering or related field.
• Minimum eight years combined gas/electric utility experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or knowledge.
• Strong ability to motivate others and to manage projects.
• Ability to multitask and to interact simultaneously with diverse work groups.
• Familiarity with regulations applicable to engineering/construction projects.
• Subject to all applicable Federal, State and Xcel Energy Drug testing requirements.

Preferred Requirements

• Project management experience.
• Lead or supervisory experience.
• PE License.

As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at [e-mail].

Non-Bargaining

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $129,000.00 to $183,200.00 per year

This position is eligible for the following benefits: Annual Incentive Program, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave

Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.

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Deadline to Apply: 09/04/26

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